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Join our Patreon for two shows a week, ad-free listening, early access and much more... Follow this link and get involved! - patreon.com/RussellHoward Each week Russell sits down with fantastic guests to chat about their Brilliant Things; the items, places and people that make life worth living.

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Charlie Higson
Best-selling author and star of The Fast Show (as introduced on episode)
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Amy Gledhill
Brilliant stand-up comedian
Episode: February's Moments of the Month
Harry Enfield
Icon of British comedy, discussed as a guest
Episode: February's Moments of the Month
Stevie Martin
Taskmaster star and comedian
Episode: February's Moments of the Month
Shane Todd
One of the hottest comedians to come out of Belfast in years
Comedian, Belfast
Episode: Shane Todd
Tom Rosenthal
Comedian and actor best known for Friday Night Dinner and Plebs.
Episode: Tom Rosenthal
Daniel Foxx
Standup comedian and content creator known for his online sketches.
Episode: Daniel Foxx
Bridget Christie
A hugely talented comedian, writer and performer, known for her Edinburgh shows and the Channel 4 TV series The Change.
Channel 4
Episode: Bridget Christie
Ania Magliano
Comedian with a humorous perspective on gossip.
Episode: December's Moments of the Month

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Russell Howard
Host known for his engaging style and ability to connect with guests, prompting laughter and thoughtful conversation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Great show!

    Love the guests and the free flowing of chat

    But listening on decent headphones means you can hear every slurp and swallow of tea/water. That is horrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Weejockpp
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Jamie

    Love this show and it’s always making me laugh. Good positive energy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Style man
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Wow! Dan Snow!

    First time listener and honestly Dan Snow needs to be going into schools, on the news and more podcasts to remind us how precious democracy is. 👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Window thoughts
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Superb

    Love this show, Russell is a great host, allows his guest to talk and intelligently adds to the discussion. Great guests too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiny11
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Many Brilliant Things

    Loving hearing about many brilliant things. Brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CathfromWales
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and relaxed conversational style of the host, which often leads to humorous and insightful discussions.

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Shane Todd
Q: What is your first brilliant thing, Shane?
It's a banana, something I start and end my day with for potassium and simplicity.
Rory Sutherland
Q: What do you love about contradictions?
Contradictions reveal complexities in beliefs that should be acknowledged rather than viewed as a threat to personal identity.
September's Moments of the Month
Q: What is your first Brilliant Thing?
My siblings.
September's Moments of the Month
Q: Can I just offer?
You've got a short cord on your glue gun.
September's Moments of the Month
Q: What was that like if you're not a massive fan of the heat being in Paradise?
It was horrendous. People just wouldn't believe you. I literally learned to shut down my organs.

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2. Amy Gledhill
3. Harry Enfield
4. Stevie Martin
5. Shane Todd
6. Tom Rosenthal
7. Daniel Foxx
8. Bridget Christie

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